squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
I finally ordered one. I missed Foveon too much. I am hoping that this camera will be roughly equivalent to a 35RC loaded with slide film. Please tell me I'm right. 
cliffpov
Established
I'm happy with the DP-2 (1st version). So happy in fact I ordered the DP-1s for the wider lens (and $299 price tag from Amazon). All the DP's share the same sensor as you know, so I don't think there should be any surprises for you about the impressive image quality. Several user reviews at Amazon rate the DP-2s quite highly regarding the weaknesses of the first version of the camera. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
wgerrard
Veteran
I like my DP2-S. The quality of the pics is excellent. I use it in Program mode. Autofocus is not instantaneous, but is not annoyingly slow. An option is offered to prevent the autofocus from searching within the first meter or so, which can be helpful depending on your style of shooting. Saving RAW files is annoyingly slow. I use the viewfinder and it's taking me a while to learn the difference between what the VF sees and the camera records.
Believe Sigma has hinted it is working on a full-frame version of its DSLR. That would be very interesting, especially if it was possible to use non-Sigma lenses.
Believe Sigma has hinted it is working on a full-frame version of its DSLR. That would be very interesting, especially if it was possible to use non-Sigma lenses.
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Duncan B
Duncan B
I just ordered the DP2, looking forward to getting it and seeing what all the fuss is about
Duncan B
Duncan B
cliffpov
Established
I take it you like it. Beautiful; photo.
Duncan B
Duncan B
Yes cliffpov...it does certainly does have charm for a little point and shoot. The image quality is pretty nice.
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
My first day of shooting today. Christ. I'd forgotten how ridiculously AWFUL everything is--the AF, the groaning, creaking lens, the cap, the plasticky buttons, GOD.
But the lens and the sensor are AMAZING....can't post pics just yet, I am away from home and want to run 'em through LR3, but good lord. There is nothing like these files.
But the lens and the sensor are AMAZING....can't post pics just yet, I am away from home and want to run 'em through LR3, but good lord. There is nothing like these files.
Duncan B
Duncan B
Yes I guess this is a case of where the end result outweighs the bad attributes.
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
OK, here are a couple of quick snaps from the weekend. Examining these files really makes me regret all my misgivings. They are really extraordinary.
The Jewish section, Easton PA-1 by mabel.sound, on Flickr
Abandoned, Lisle NY-1 by mabel.sound, on Flickr
The Jewish section, Easton PA-1 by mabel.sound, on Flickr
Abandoned, Lisle NY-1 by mabel.sound, on Flickr
wgerrard
Veteran
On a trip last month to England and Scotland, I took a DP2-S and a Bessa R4M. I shot the R4M almost always with a CV Ultron 28/1.9, using Ektar 100 and Portra 400VC.
The weather, frankly, sucked, and I'm not happy with the photographic results. Still, it was the Sigma's first trip away from home and the big, bright f22 days we have here more often than not.
The Sigma did just fine. I think results just maybe would have been better if I'd left the Bessa at home and used only the Sigma. The camera is slow saving Raw files, but otherwise does nothing to annoy me. The autofocus focuses at least as well as I do, maybe better. And, ironically, given criticism of its focus speed, it's much faster to determine focus than I am.
This is a crop out of a shot in Edinburgh, one of several I shot from across the street while resting and hiding from the rain:
This is also in Edinburgh, from inside a very narrow close:
The weather, frankly, sucked, and I'm not happy with the photographic results. Still, it was the Sigma's first trip away from home and the big, bright f22 days we have here more often than not.
The Sigma did just fine. I think results just maybe would have been better if I'd left the Bessa at home and used only the Sigma. The camera is slow saving Raw files, but otherwise does nothing to annoy me. The autofocus focuses at least as well as I do, maybe better. And, ironically, given criticism of its focus speed, it's much faster to determine focus than I am.
This is a crop out of a shot in Edinburgh, one of several I shot from across the street while resting and hiding from the rain:
This is also in Edinburgh, from inside a very narrow close:
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Well-known
I think Sigma should put that in their brochures - I fully concur - congrats on your purchase btw.
Cheers,
Xpanded
Duncan B
Duncan B
I've had this camera for a couple of weeks now, and I have to say the thought has flashed through my head to sell my DSLR.....
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DrTebi
Slide Lover
Yes, it's official. You can just check the home page of Sigma:
http://www.sigmaphoto.com/
I am very curious to see the results. I doubt however, that they will be able to fit this sensor into a more compact camera like the DP series.
Regarding slow saving of RAW files, I am just wondering, maybe you could improve on that with a faster SD card? I noticed a big difference between a 8x and a 120x SD card the other day (different camera though, I do not yet have a Sigma)... just a thought.
wgerrard
Veteran
Yeah, I ought to look around. I've been using a 16-gig Sandisk card.
Now, if SIGMA would get in the full frame rangefinder game, I'd be very interested.
Which one of the DP cameras has the quickest autofocus?
Which one of the DP cameras has the quickest autofocus?
squirrel$$$bandit
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Some more from this morning.
Bike wheel by mabel.sound, on Flickr
Bus composition by mabel.sound, on Flickr
Bike wheel by mabel.sound, on Flickr
Bus composition by mabel.sound, on Flickr
